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W132 YGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,089 mi
Last recorded69,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 YGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,089 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leak around rack to steering shaft area possible pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 69,089 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leak around rack to steering shaft area possible pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,300 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Engine bay pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,300 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Engine bay pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot slightly leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,497 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,990 miles

both front shock absorber casings heavily corroded

front brake discs worn/ corroded

front brake pads worn (inner pad)

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2016 57,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

both front shock absorber casings heavily corroded

front brake discs worn/ corroded

front brake pads worn (inner pad)

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,732 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,869 miles

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 49,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,388 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,031 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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W132 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W132 YGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W132 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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